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Read articles →A practical how-to from an owner who routed his New Holland Workmaster 55's existing rear third-function hydraulics to the front to run a grapple, no new valves, no new controls. The video walks through the hose specs (half-inch, roughly 21 feet, AG Pioneer to flat-face fittings), routing and securing with bungees, and a live function check. Most useful for mid-size tractor owners who have rear auxiliary controls but no factory front third function.
An owner-operator named Tim sharing a hands-on DIY solution from his own property, with no apparent dealer or commercial affiliation.
Run hoses from the existing rear third-function hydraulic connections up to the front, using AG Pioneer to flat-face fittings, so the rear lever controls the front grapple.
AG Pioneer male connections on the end going to the rear ports, and flat face male and female fittings on the end connecting to the skid steer style grapple.
About 21 feet worked for this mid-size tractor, though 18 to 21 feet should work, and extra length helps if the attachment already has long hoses.
Use bungee cords attached to the tractor structure, making sure there is enough slack so the loader, bucket tilt and hoses can pivot without strain.
